Iraida Zakharevich

Eurasia Program Officer, PILnet

Iraida is a qualified Russian lawyer with a diverse legal background spanning both the public and private sectors. She has advised clients on a wide range of legal matters, with particular expertise in commercial law, intellectual property, and advertising.

In recent years, Iraida has developed a strong focus on business and human rights. While her foundation lies in commercial practice, she has dedicated a significant part of her career to coordinating pro bono legal assistance across the Eurasia region, supporting initiatives that promote access to justice and human rights.

Iraida holds an LLM in International Commercial Law from City, University of London, and is also a certified mediator.